Aerodactyl #16
📉 Dip AlertAerodactyl is card #16 from Fossil, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $7.90 for its Unlimited printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Aerodactyl #16. Sell on your own schedule.
Aerodactyl at a glance
- Set: Fossil (Base, 1999).
- Live market value $7.90 for the Unlimited print.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Rarity: Rare.
- No published price history.
Aerodactyl price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Aerodactyl #16.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.75
- Mid
- $6.37
- High
- —
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Is this Aerodactyl a good deal?
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About Aerodactyl #16
Card #16 of Fossil is Aerodactyl, a vintage-era Pokémon card from the Base series (1999). A Fighting-type (60 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Kagemaru Himeno; the Unlimited printing sits around $7.90, spanning $3.75–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Fossil
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #16 / 62
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Released
- 1999/10/10
Aerodactyl attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Aerodactyl #16 — the playability layer behind the price.
Prehistoric Power
No more Evolution cards can be played. This power stops working while Aerodactyl is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Wing Attack
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Prehistoric Power
- Attacks
- 1
Aerodactyl price analysis
What drives the current market value of Aerodactyl #16.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Unlimited at $7.90.
At $7.90 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $7.90 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket does not list Aerodactyl, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Aerodactyl price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Aerodactyl, with a recorded low of $7.90 and high of $26.05; current value is at 0% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 29.9% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 69.7% over the tracked window.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Aerodactyl?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $7.90 market translates to a net of about $6.55 (eBay), $6.59 (TCGplayer), $7.16 (Cardmarket), $6.74 (Whatnot) or $7.90 (direct). That $1.35 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Aerodactyl #16.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Aerodactyl?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Aerodactyl #16 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $7.90 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $53.87 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-57.6% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Aerodactyl within Fossil
Aerodactyl ranks #25 of 29 tracked Fossil cards by market value, against a set median of $62.43.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 17%.
The set's top card is Dragonite (#4), valued at $582.67.
What makes Aerodactyl valuable
- Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- As a Fighting-type Pokémon card, Aerodactyl is sought by players and collectors alike.
- As a 1999 vintage card, Aerodactyl benefits from a finite, shrinking supply of raw copies.
- At Rare rarity, Aerodactyl is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Aerodactyl
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $7.90 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- For Aerodactyl, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Unlimited prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Unlimited market of $7.90 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Aerodactyl can realise well above the $3.75 low end.
Aerodactyl value questions
How much is Aerodactyl worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $7.90 for the Unlimited printing, with a low of $3.75 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Is Aerodactyl a good investment?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the vintage-era Base set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Aerodactyl rare?
Aerodactyl is a Rare card from Fossil (Base series, 1999). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Aerodactyl have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Unlimited ($7.90). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Aerodactyl?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $7.90. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Aerodactyl?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno also matters to collector demand.
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